Karen L. Campana
Director, New Student Advising Center
kcampana@ben.edu

Karen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from Loras College in 1998. She then earned her Masters of Arts in Education from Concordia University in May 2004. Prior to her work in higher education, Karen worked in television and radio promotions at an advertising agency in Chicago. After obtaining her Masters Degree, she taught a variety of communication courses at Concordia University along with serving as the Assistant Director of Graduate Extension Programs. Karen has been with Benedictine University since 2005, where she worked as a Program Coordinator for Moser College serving the Accelerated Cohort Program. Before beginning her current position, Karen previously worked as an Academic Advisor in the ARC.   

Anne earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Business with a minor in Finance from North Central College, and graduated with her Masters in Adult and Higher Education from Northern Illinois University. While at NIU, Anne worked within Residence Life as a graduate Hall Director where she gained experience working with undergraduate students. Anne joined Benedictine University in May 2006 as a Graduate Admissions Counselor before becoming an Academic Advisor.

Matt Berry
Academic Advisor
mberry@ben.edu

Matt Berry graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. After college, Matt was employed at an educators' credit union where he focused on business development and marketing. While there, he also helped to provide financial literacy programs to junior high, high school, and college age students. Matt came to Benedictine University in 2007 as an admission counselor and in that time he has enjoyed helping high school and college students through the college selection process. Matt began his current position as an academic advisor in 2009 and is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior.

Lindsey Brach
Academic Advisor
lbrach@ben.edu

Lindsey earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Millikin University in 2004. Lindsey came to Benedictine in 2004, where she has worked with the Alumni Relations and Community Development offices. Before beginning her current position, Lindsey was Project Coordinator in the Office of Special Projects. Lindsey is currently pursing her Master of Arts in Education

Clara M. Deal
Academic Advisor
cdeal@ben.edu

Clara attended the University of WI-Whitewater and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration.  She began her career in education 20 years ago as a basic skills instructor for a summer program offered by the Opportunities Industrialization Center.  She most recently served as the Coordinator of Student Support Services at Rock Valley College where she gained experience in advising students.  Clara joined Benedictine University in October 2006 as an Academic Advisor.

Melissa Lopez
Transfer Credit Evaluator
mlopez@ben.edu

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management and Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University in 2003.  Upon completion of her degree Melissa served as Office Manager for BU’s Office of Conference Services where she gained valuable experience in the coordination and production of summer camps and special events.  In 2006, Melissa continued her career in higher education serving as the Assistant to the Executive Director of Operations where she worked closely with Barnes and Noble and Sodexo.  Prior to joining New Student Advising in July 2009, Melissa was member of the Conversion Team. 

Mary Powers
Academic Advisor
mpowers@ben.edu

Mary earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Eastern Illinois University in 1998.  She then earned her Masters of Arts in Counseling and Human Services from Roosevelt University in 2003.  Mary has been working in Academic Advising since 1998.  She started her career at Moraine Valley Community College where she advised the International Student population. She then moved to Roosevelt University where she worked for four years advising in the School of Computer Science and Telecommunications.  Mary started at Benedictine University in 2004 and worked as an Academic Advisor with the traditional undergraduate student population along with adult students. 

Amy Wittinghill
Transfer Credit Evaluator
awittinghill@ben.edu

Amy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2000.  She began working in higher education in 2003 at DeVry University as an Admissions Advisor for Keller Graduate School of Management’s online programs.  In 2005 she continued her work in higher education at Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg campus in a supportive role in the Academic Advising and Assessment department, while completing graduate coursework toward a Master of Arts degree.  Amy joined Benedictine University in 2008 as a Transfer Credit Evaluator.